Neonatology (NICU)

336-713-6428

Hours

24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

Conditions and Treatments

The NICU at Brenner Children's houses experts in the treatment of
both congenital (before birth) and acquired (after birth) heart defects in
children, as well as genetic syndromes and other congenital anomalies. We help
critically ill premature and full-term babies get better every day in our
state-of-the-art clinical unit through diagnosis, treatment and continual care.

Anemia – a common blood disorder that occurs when there is a
low amount of red blood cells; this disorder can lead to a range of health
problems and complications, including fatigue and added stress on the body’s
organs.

Apnea – long pauses in breathing that lead to an irregular
breathing pattern and, potentially, a decrease in the body’s oxygen levels and
disruption of normal sleep patterns.

Bowel perforation – an opening in the wall of the stomach,
small intestine or large intestine that may allow food or stool to leak into
the body’s abdomen; in some cases, a perforated bowel can lead to peritonitis,
which is a severe inflammation of the inside of the abdomen.

Bradycardia – a slow heart rate; bradycardia is more likely
to occur in premature infants.

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia or chronic lung disease – a
condition in which not enough oxygen is transferred into the blood from the
lungs; this condition affects both premature and full-term babies.

Congenital heart defects - Congenital heart defects are
heart defects found in the structure of the heart, which occur while the heart
is forming in a baby. The most common form of birth defect, heart defects are
found in 1 out of every 100 newborns in the United States.

Acquired heart defects - Acquired heart defects are heart
problems that occur in children after they are born; these commonly occur after
a child faces an illness.

The information on this Website is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be relied upon as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation or care from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider. If you have a medical problem or a health-related question, consult your physician or call Health On-Call at 336-716-2255 or 1-800-446-2255.